THE DREAM

KAFE KISKEYA creates a comfortable space for folks from various parts of the city to meet in & share time together. ~ KISKEYA is the Taino Indian word for Mother of the Earth & is what the Island of Hispaniola, including Haiti & Dominican Republic, was called before Columbus arrived over 500 years ago, a time when all of the inhabitants lived in harmony. ~ THE DREAM is for all of humanity to once again live together peacefully on this Earth. By spending time together, we can make that dream a reality!

19 September 2007

Kafe Kiskeya Fall Update #2

Many exciting things are happening at Kafe Kiskeya, located in Historic Northeast Kansas City MO at 3226 East 12th Street, which I want to share with you! So, I hope to see you soon at the following events. Be sure to check the blog and myspace sites often for more happenings Kafe Kiskeya Blogspot & Kafe Kiskeya MySpace !


Open Mic Night Friday September 21

Ernie Henderson will perform!


3 Innocents & A Spirit

Dream Studio Presents 3 Innocents & A Spirit

All the way from Haiti, this production by the N a Sonje Foundation explores 700 years of history in less than an hour, and offers a post-production discussion between cast and audience.

Dream Studio and Kafe Kiskeya present "3 INNOCENTS AND A SPIRIT", a historical drama depicting the interactions of the people from the Americas, Europe, and Africa, on September 28th at 7:00 pm at Dream Studio, 711 East 31st Street, KCMO 64109. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling 816-914-5096.

"3 INNOCENTS AND A SPIRIT" is performed by two Haitian men representing the Native American and African cultures, respectively, and an American woman representing the European culture. Dressed in era costumes, the three actors weave together mime, interactive participation, authentic historical texts and music to demonstrate the progression and effect of historical events.

The play exposes the destruction and acculturation of the Native Americans and the enslavement of Africans, which resulted in a transfer of wealth and natural resources to Europe. During the drama the Native American, European, and African characters experience a transformational awakening through which they realize their physical and spiritual losses, as well as their mutual need for one another. The three characters then offer each other gestures of compassion and forgiveness, ultimately recognizing the need for healing and reconciliation.

The cast will engage in a post-production discussion, creating an open forum for ideas and solutions that can help towards the healing of our fractured societies. Further information can be gathered at the following sites: 3 Innocents, N a Sonje Foundation, and Memory Village.

For more information about the play contact Sarah Cool at 816.914.5096 or coolsarahs@hotmail.com. Visit Meaningful Communications to download a flyer.


1st Thursdays at Kafe Kiskeya

Mauricio Zuniga kicked off Kafe Kiskeya’s 1st Thursdays series of events on September 6th, 2007. His paintings will be on display and for sale throughout the entire month. The following artists have confirmed their participation in the months ahead:

October 4th Maurice Copeland, painter & poet

November 1st Arts in Prison, paintings and photographs AND John Paul Gallagher, photographer

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